Four weeks before the birth of her already large child, the physician has told the pregnant woman that if the baby gets bigger and his lungs are ready, the physician would like to perform a cesarean to deliver the baby
The woman asks the nurse what the downside is to having a cesarean rather than a vaginal delivery. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "If the physician has recommended the procedure, it's likely that the benefits outweigh the risks."
B) "The procedure isn't risky for the baby, but your healing takes longer and you'll have a scar."
C) "As the baby passes through the birth canal some of the excess fluid is expelled from the lungs. If that doesn't happen there's a higher risk of respiratory distress."
D) "Some women don't have any problem delivering large babies. You might want to get a second opinion."
C
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Which statement best describes development in infants and children?
a. Development, a predictable and orderly process, occurs at varying rates within normal limits. b. Development is primarily related to the growth in the number and size of cells. c. Development occurs in a proximodistal direction with fine muscle development occurring first. d. Development is more easily and accurately measured than growth.
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A. "You will no longer develop a fever when you have an infection, so you must learn to identify other symptoms of infection." B. "You will be at a decreased risk for developing allergies, so it will no longer be necessary for you to avoid common allergens." C. "You will need to avoid people with viral infections because it is harder now for you to develop antibodies." D. "You will need to have yearly checkups because your risk for cancer development is greater now."
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A) True B) False